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Photo: New England Aster

General description

Perennial, wildflower, purple with orange centre. Blooms in fall August-September, full sun. Grows 3 ft. Attracts birds, butterflies and bees.

Plant requirements

Full sun, well drained, moist to average conditions, loamy or clay soils. 

Maintenance

Drought tolerant, self seeding. Can get stressed by hot weather, leaves turn brown. Needs support or can fall over. Can look bad, needs tyding up.

Practical use

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Properties

Height
1 - 90 cm
Color
Soil type
Clay, Loam
Sunlight
Full sun
Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness
Hardy